University of Hamburg 
Hamburg, Germany Project Description
The Cluster of Excellence ‘Understanding Written Artefacts’ (UWA) is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher to pursue an independent research project that foregrounds the Jewish Cemetery of Altona and explores its potential as a rich repository of written artefacts and a valuable source for innovative research in Jewish Studies. UWA offers an exciting opportunity to research handwritten artefacts across materials, periods and regions within a collaborative team of doctoral, postdoctoral and senior/professorial researchers. You will be part of an international team of researchers from across over forty disciplines in the Humanities, the Natural Sciences and Computer Science. The Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures is by now the largest research centre of its kind worldwide and offers a uniquely dynamic research environment.
What we offer
The successful candidate can benefit from a range of tailored support measures at the cluster, which include,
- additional funding for a range of research activities, including fieldwork;
- postdoctoral mentoring programmes;
- workshops to support your career planning;
- intensive training courses for writing grant applications;
- promoting equity and diversity.
Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.
The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.
How to apply
Use only the online application form to submit your complete application documents until 22.11.2026, 11:59 PM CEST:
- cover letter
- CV
- one publication or a chapter from your dissertation thesis
- project proposal
- copies of degree certificate(s)
Interviews will take place approx. one week after the application deadline.
If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.
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Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.
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